Tornado Warning for Parts of DeKalb Co. Until 4:45PM
At 3:59 PM, a severe thunderstorm with strong rotation was located near Sylvania, moving east at 40 mph. This storm is capable of producing a tornado.
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Severe T-Storm Warning for DeKalb, Jackson Co. Until 4:30PM
A line of strong storms is pushing through central Jackson and northern DeKalb counties this afternoon. As of 3:50 PM, radar indicated storms from near Bridgeport to Powell moving east at 35 mph.
Storms Approaching the Birmingham Metropolitan Area
A line of strong, but sub-severe, storms are approaching the I-59 corridor, which includes Tuscaloosa and the Birmingham Metropolitan Area.
A Quick Midday Check on Our Weather; Strong to Severe Storms Remain Possible
The latest HRRR shows that a line of storms will be forming on the boundary as it swings through the state today. For now, there are a few scattered showers over the northern portions of the state, with rain exiting the state over the far eastern counties.
Stormy Saturday Ahead, Then Turning Slightly Quieter for the Week
Scattered storms bring a stormy start to the weekend, but quieter, warmer days are on tap for the week ahead.
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Greene, Sumter Co. Until 12:15AM
Thunderstorms have dumped between 2 and 5 inches of rain across portions of southern Greene and Sumter counties this evening, and flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Latest Mesoscale Discussion: Damaging Winds Possible as Storms Weaken
The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 216 continues. Sporadic damaging winds remain possible as a weakening squall line moves across northern Georgia through the evening.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph, Talladega Co. Until 8:15PM
At 6:47 PM, a line of strong to severe storms stretched from near Mars Hills down through Mount Cheaha, Winterboro, Bon Air, and just west of Wilsonville, all pushing east at about 45 miles per hour.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Adjusted and Extended for Central and East Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Blount, Fayette, Lamar, and Walker counties. However, the watch remains in effect for a large portion of central and eastern Alabama.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Dallas, Perry Co. Until 7PM
At 6:16 p.m., radar was tracking a strong storm near Uniontown, pushing off to the northeast at around 30 miles per hour.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Calhoun, Talladega Co. Until 7PM
At 6:06 p.m., the National Weather Service in Birmingham reported a line of strong to severe storms stretching from Gadsden to near Columbiana, pushing eastward at about 45 miles per hour.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Bibb, Hale, Perry Co. Until 6:45PM
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northern Perry County, Hale County, and southern Bibb County in central and west-central Alabama, and it will remain in effect until 6:45 p.m.
Severe T-Storm Warning for DeKalb Co. Until 6:45PM
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for DeKalb County in northeast Alabama until 6:45 p.m. At 5:41 p.m., a strong storm was located near Fyffe, moving east at 30 miles per hour.
Mesoscale Discussion: Damaging Winds Possible as Squall Line Moves East Across Alabama
A line of strong to severe storms continues to push east across central and northern Alabama into far northwest Georgia this evening. This squall line is packing a punch with damaging wind gusts the primary threat as it moves through the area.
